Matthew 27
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 28
Chapter Summary
1 Christ is bound and given over , to Pilate. 3 Judas hangs himself. 19 Pilate, admonished by his wife, 24 washes his hands. 29 Christ is crowned with thorns, 34 crucified, 50 dies, and is buried.
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Cross-References
- Mark 15:1–47
- Luke 23:1–56
- John 19:1–42
- Psalm 22
- Isaiah 53
People & Context
Filled with remorse, Judas returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and goes out and hangs himself.
Pilate marvels at Jesus' silence but bows to the crowds, washing his hands of the blood of Jesus and releasing the prisoner Barabbas instead.
Roman soldiers scourge and mockingly crown Jesus with thorns before crucifying Him at Golgotha alongside two plunderers.
Timeline
Filled with remorse, Judas returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and goes out and hangs himself.
Matthew 27:1-10Pilate marvels at Jesus' silence but bows to the crowds, washing his hands of the blood of Jesus and releasing the prisoner Barabbas instead.
Matthew 27:11-26Roman soldiers scourge and mockingly crown Jesus with thorns before crucifying Him at Golgotha alongside two plunderers.
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